The Maharashtra FDA took decisive action by suspending licenses for fourteen food outlets affiliated with quick-commerce services like Blinkit and Zepto, citing significant hygiene breaches. Inspections uncovered problems in pest management, storage conditions, and temperature regulation.
In response, some establishments were temporarily closed, while others received official notices to rectify non-compliance, highlighting the urgent need for online food operators to maintain strict safety standards.
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